LeCroy Enters 8G Fibre Channel Market with SierraFC M8-4 Protocol Analysis Platform

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LeCroy Corporation (Nasdaq: LCRY), a leading supplier of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and related test and measurement solutions, today announced the launch of its latest Fibre Channel 8 Gb/s protocol analysis platform, the SierraFC M8-4.  Operating at 2, 4 and 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel signaling rates, 4 or 8 GB of recording memory, and either 2 or 4 recording channels, SierraFC M8-4 offers affordable world-class protocol analysis capabilities.  Highly functional as stand-alone test systems, these versatile products also can be linked together in cascade configurations to provide additional recording channel capacity.

"The latest addition to our industry-leading Sierra family of powerful protocol analyzer products targets an emerging opportunity in advanced storage system and networking product developers," said LeCroy President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Reslewic.  "Designed from the ground up to address the unique characteristics of Fibre Channel protocol, the SierraFC M8-4 sets a new standard for performance, while incorporating a complete range of features in a fast, highly flexible and economical system."

SierraFC M8-4 analyzer software features an intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) combining easy setup and operation with flexible data analysis displays. The familiar chronological Spreadsheet View shows handshaking of primitives as well as complete frame composition. LeCroy's signature Packet View allows users to easily track Fibre Channel exchanges from end-to-end in an intuitive logical display. SierraFC M8-4 has three additional main data display modes including, Frame Inspector, Text View, and Statistical Report, providing flexible and powerful alternatives for efficient analysis of Fibre Channel protocol environments.

About LeCroy Corporation

LeCroy Corporation is a worldwide leader in serial data test solutions, creating advanced instruments that drive product innovation by quickly measuring, analyzing and verifying complex electronic signals.  The Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers and global communications protocol test solutions used by design engineers in the computer, semiconductor and consumer electronics, data storage, automotive and industrial, and military and aerospace markets.  LeCroy's 45-year heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in "WaveShape Analysis" - capturing, viewing and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today's information and communications technologies.  LeCroy is headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York.  Company information is available at www.LeCroy.com.

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This release contains forward-looking statements, including those pertaining to orders for protocol solutions, LeCroy's SierraFC M8-4 protocol analyzer, its characteristics, capacities, technology, design, performance, effectiveness and usefulness, the size of the market for such products, the likely cost range and whether that is competitively priced, and the effectiveness of third-party distribution channels. There can be no assurance that actual results will not materially differ from expectations. Actual performance and results of operations may differ materially from those projected or suggested in the forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, volume and timing of orders received, changes in the mix of products sold, competitive pricing pressure, the Company's ability to anticipate changes in the market, the availability and timing of funding for the Company's current products, the development of future products and the Company's ability to use intellectual property and protect its patent portfolio. LeCroy undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information on potential factors that could affect LeCroy Corporation's business is described in the Company's reports on file with the SEC.

SOURCE LeCroy Corporation

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